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Bethell Family History

Bethell Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Bethel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bethell family from?

You can see how Bethell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bethell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bethell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 377 Bethell families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bethell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bethell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bethell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bethell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bethell. 17% of Bethell men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Bethell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bethell were Colliery Hewer Below and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Colliery Hewer Below
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Bethell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Bethell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bethell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Bethell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Bethell. For the veterans among your Bethell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bethell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bethell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bethell in 1957 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bethell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bethell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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